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How to Get Rid of Acne Scars?

Could someone tell me the best way to get rid of acne scars on my chin and my cheeks?

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Rid of acne scarring

Acne scars can be a very troubling problem. Even though the acne breakouts may be controlled or have long since stopped, the scarring remains for a lifetime. Treatment for acne can be as troublesome as the disease itself. Usually, successful treatment requires a team approach with a dermatologist and a cosmetic surgeon. First, attention must be turned to stopping any outbreaks, then repair of the scarring. If outbreaks continue, scarring is likely to continue, and any treatments aimed at... more

D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Treating acne scars

Acne scars can be a devastating condition, and they have been notoriously difficult to treat. As noted by other physicians, they are almost impossible to remove completely, but we have many options to make the appearance of the scars much better. There are different types of scars: some are shallow and gradual, some are deep - "ice-pick" scars - some are pigmented. Usually, it is the depth differential between the scar and surrounding skin that creates a light-shadow interface,... more

Stella Desyatnikova, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Treatment options for acne scars

There are many options for getting rid of acne scars including laser treatments. Depending on the type of scars you have, you may evaluate several or all of the following treatments: FULL CO2 laser resurfacing (very effective, long downtimes and high expense) Erbium Laser Resurfacing (Effective, several treatments and some downtime required) Fractional CO2 & Other (Effective, marginally less downtime than Erbium) Non-ablative laser treatments (less effective, more3 treatments and no... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Best treatment for acne scars

First you must realize that not all scars are created equal. The best treatment depends on what type of scarring we are talking about! I see a lot of DARK SPOTS in my practice. These can be treated with a combination of skin lightening products, attention to sunscreen, and microdermabrasion and or chemical peeling (if the acne is still very active). Also, it is foolish to concentrate on the scarring if the acne is not yet under good control. Its sort of like changing the carpeting in your... more

Beverly Johnson, MD

Washington Dermatologic Surgeon

Getting rid of acne scars

There are generally three viable alternatives that we utilize on a regular basis: Erbium Laser which generally works with one treatment, but can be repeated if desired. Fraxel Laser which generally provides some improvement after 5 or 6 treatments. Injectables to fill the acne scars. This provides temporary but quick improvement of acne scars. With any of these alternatives, you should find an experienced practitioner who is well trained.

Kris M. Reddy, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS

Improving acne scars

While there is no way to make one’s skin that of a porcelain doll, acne scars can be improved. This usually requires a number of treatments with the CoolTouch, Smooth Beam, Affirm, Active FX or Fraxel lasers, which can minimize their appearance. We often combine lasers with subcision and/or injection of fillers.

Mitchel Goldman, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

Different Types of Acne Scars Demand Different Treatments

Acne scarring not only is a very disconcerting condition, but it can sometimes be very difficult to treat. As there are many different types of scars, including atrophic, depressed, broad-based, pitted, box-car, punched-out, ice-pick, there are several different treatments that work well alone or in combination for certain types of acne scars. As mentioned by others, it is also very important to aggressively treat active acne so as to prevent further scarring. In our office, we have... more

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Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist

Acne scar treatment future

Acne scarring is a very hard condition to treat. But some persistence and out of the box thinking can be done for this change and improvement in your scars. I use a combination of deep chemical peeling, subcision, excision, fat injections, the YoungVolumizer, laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, dermasanding, and grafting. I have a particular combination of doing things that I think is best. I also have my own secrets to subcision that I think can make a big impact. ... more

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Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

I like a combined approach using subcison, Derma-K Laser resurfacing, and Fraxel Repair Laser.

A single Combination treatment with subcision, Derma-K Laser Resurfacing, and Fraxel Repair Laser give me the best results. Treatment of acne scars is complicated and requires a combined approach to get the best results. Additional treatments with eMatrix and Perlane can further enhance the results. We are consistently getting 75% + improvement in a single treatment in most of our patients using this technique There are other options, but this work by far the best in... more

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Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

Treatment of Acne Scars

Three are a lot of factors that determine what is the best option. How much down time and potential risk or complications can you tolerate? Do you want the simplest procedure with the shortest downtime? What is your skin type (i.e. hair and eye color; ability to tan)? Prior problems with wound healing or keloids? Do you smoke? Have you been on Accutane recently? What types of scars do you have...more superficial saucer-like scars or bound down ice-pick scars? etc. etc Options include... more

Andrew Kaufman, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon

Acne Scars are deep, need a deep laser treatment

The oil glands are located deep in the mid-dermis in our skin, and because of this, acne scars are deep too. Many lasers will "work" well to reduce the scars, and the most important aspect of the treatment is that the laser penetrates at least 500-800 microns into the skin to "get" to the scar. More superficial treatments do not "get to the issue", and will lead to disappointment.

Debra Irizarry, MD

Crestone Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Acne scars

Acne can be a very frustraring problem for both the patient and the surgeon. I like to be realistic with patients and have seen too much dissappointment after attempts to solve the problem. For mild acne scarring the best treatment is the CO2 fraxel laser which requires no anesthesia, is safe, and after 2-3 treatments over 6 months to a year can get a nice result. For medium scarring I recommend the erbium laser which usually involves some level of anesthesia and a more extensive recovery... more

Richard Galitz, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra is a terrific option in the treatment of atrophic acne scars

Not all acne scars are the same. Some call ice pick scars are deep and small in diameter. They are often best treated with excision and suture with one fine suture. The broad shallow types may be too large for excision. The fat and under surface of the skin were lost at the time of infection. These often have a beautiful result with Sculptra which lasts for years.

Richard Sadove, MD

Gainesville Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Getting rid of acne scars on the face

Acne scars on the face especially the chin and cheeks are best treated with the CO2 laser. Typically acne scars are deeper than other scars and require a sanding or abrasion type of treatment. The CO2 laser best accomplishes that task and the secondary effects of the laser include heating the tissue and creating collagen stimulation that can result in continued improvement over time. Alternatives include fillers like Restylane or Juvederm for plumping them up if they are depressed... more